Autism

Why Everything You Know About Autism is Wrong

Jac den Houting

Start Here: a guide for parents of autistic kidsToo often, when parents find out their kid is autistic, they receive negative messages from all sides. Many resources a...

Reframing Autism

A five-part introduction to Autism and a linked podcast series from its founders and creators.

Introduction to Autism, Part 1: What is Autism? - Reframing AutismWritten by Dr Melanie Heyworth Often at Reframing Autism our priority is on educating people on what Autism is not. […]

Introduction to Autism, Part 2: Next steps after a childhood diagnosis | Reframing AutismThe early days following an Autism diagnosis can be a bewildering time. Read Dr Melanie Heyworth's top five tips for parents of newly diagnosed Autistic children, to help you on your journey.

Introduction to Autism, Part 3: A respectful approach to therapy | Reframing AutismAt the time of your child's Autism diagnosis, a host of therapies and interventions might have been recommended to you, but how do you identify therapies, therapists, and goals that will respect your child’s Autistic neurology? In this piece Dr Melanie Heyworth and Ginny Grant share their insights on respectful therapies.

Introduction to Autism, Part 4: The Autism spectrum is not linear | Reframing AutismAt the time of your child's Autism diagnosis, a host of therapies and interventions might have been recommended to you, but how do you identify therapies, therapists, and goals that will respect your child’s Autistic neurology? In this piece Dr Melanie Heyworth and Ginny Grant share their insights on respectful therapies.

Introduction to Autism, Part 5: Neurodiversity (What is it and why do we care?) | Reframing AutismOften when we discuss Autism, and a strengths-based approach to Autism, we invoke the term “neurodiversity”. But what is neurodiversity, how is it related to Autism, and what does it mean for the way we think about Autism?

‎Amplified: Autistics in Conversation with Reframing Autism on Apple Podcasts‎Society & Culture · 2022

ASAN's description of Autism and the spectrum of presentations.

About Autism - Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkAutism is a developmental disability that affects how we experience the world around us. Autistic people are an important part of the world. Autism is a normal part of life, and makes us who we are. Autism has always existed. Autistic people are born autistic and we will be autistic…

The Spectrum

“Autism is a Spectrum” Doesn’t Mean What You Think

Understanding the spectrum – a comic strip explanation

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